Media July 25 Washington Post obituary section on life support as writers take buyouts: report The Washington Post continues to face major staff exodus as all but one obituary reporter recently accepted a buyout from the major media outlet this week.
Fire Disasters July 24 Massive car explosion caught on camera rocks parking lot in major DC suburb Arlington Fire & EMS in Virginia responded to a massive car explosion in Crystal City caused by a ruptured fuel tank that charred at least three nearby vehicles. There were no injuries.
Media July 23 Washington Post abandons newsroom integration for its social media-focused 'WP Ventures' division Washington Post announces major changes to WP Ventures, moving the "third newsroom" project outside the traditional newsroom structure as Krissah Thompson prepares to exit the company.
Veterans July 22 House hearing examines millions of dollars' worth of improperly documented VA incentive payments House Veterans' Affairs subcommittee chair Kiggans led a hearing on improper VA incentive payments, with recruitment payments rising 237% between 2020 and 2023.
Executive July 21 'It won't be long': HUD secretary shares video of dilapidated roof tiles at HQ amid bid to move it outside DC HUD Secretary Scott Turner shares video of falling roof tiles, highlighting safety concerns as the department prepares to relocate to Alexandria amid $500 million maintenance costs.
US July 20 Mom of congressional intern murdered in DC warns parents it could happen to their kids The mother of a slain congressional intern issued a warning to parents, saying it could happen to their kids.
Immigration July 17 Trump-signed fentanyl law will end ‘cat and mouse’ with traffickers, state attorneys general say Bipartisan HALT Fentanyl Act signed by Trump aims to end the "cat and mouse" game with drug traffickers by permanently scheduling all fentanyl analogues despite some criticism.
Senate July 16 Minnesota Senator Tina Smith hospitalized after not feeling well at Capitol Senator Tina Smith of Minnesota was admitted to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon after feeling unwell while working at the Capitol.
Media July 16 Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ' partnership with 'Ruthless' podcast immediately making waves across DC, media landscape Critics in conservative media and on Capitol Hill are praising Ó£ÌÒÊÓÆµ' licensing deal with the popular "Ruthless" podcast as the network continues its expansion of new media.
Police and Law Enforcement July 16 Man arrested with tricycle on car roof at US Capitol allegedly had arsenal of weapons, ammunition inside Oregon man arrested at US Capitol after officers discovered his improperly parked Subaru allegedly containing a sword, guns, axes, knives and ammunition on congressional grounds.
Media July 15 Washington Post’s new opinion editor promises ‘ambitious’ changes, echoes Jeff Bezos’ talking points Adam O'Neal takes helm at Washington Post opinion section, echoing owner Jeff Bezos' directive to rebuild trust with Americans through advocacy of free markets and personal liberties.